Wheels, Inc.’s Joe Birren Named World Class Technician by AAIA
Wheels, Inc., announced that Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP) Advisor Joe Birren has been recognized as a World Class technician by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).
U.S. Auto Parts Taps Financial Industry Veteran Barry Emerson as CFO
U.S. Auto Parts, an Internet-direct marketer of automotive aftermarket collision replacement parts and accessories, announced the hiring of Barry Emerson as its new vice president, treasurer and chief financial officer.
Remy Inc. Honored by General Motors as a 2004 Supplier of the Year
Remy Inc. was named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in providing GM with world-class parts and services. The award was given during ceremonies at the General Motors Vehicle Engineering Center in Warren, Mich.
DENSO Honored by General Motors as a 2004 Supplier of the Year
DENSO International America was recently named a General Motors (GM) Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in providing GM with world-class parts and services. The award was given during ceremonies on April 23, at the General Motors Vehicle Engineering Center in Warren, Mich.
Elgin Industries Named a Jasper Engines & Transmissions Preferred Partner for Fourth Consecutive Year
Elgin Industries, a manufacturer and marketer of engine and chassis components for automotive and heavy-duty applications, has been named a Preferred Partner for the fourth consecutive year by Jasper Engines & Transmissions. The award was presented during last night’s annual Jasper Engines & Transmissions Preferred Partners Banquet.
Universal Automotive Hires Turnaround Firm
Universal Automotive Industries has hired a financial consulting firm to assist the company in returning to profitability. The company has hired The Parkland Group, a Cleveland, Ohio-based turnaround specialist focusing on mid-sized manufacturing and distribution companies. The Parkland Group will assist Universal in addressing its immediate liquidity challenges, as well as identifying additional operational savings. The company is currently exploring opportunities to improve its revenue and return to profitability.
Universal Automotive Hires Investor Relations Firm to Assist with Market Awareness Campaign
Universal Automotive Industries has engaged Elite Financial Communications Group, a financial communications, investor relations and strategic resourcing firm, to serve as its investor relations counsel. Universal has hired the firm to assist in the launch of a market awareness campaign.
IAPA and Parts Plus Merge to Form Automotive Distribution Network
Two of the top groups in the automotive aftermarket, Parts Plus and Independent Auto Parts of America (IAPA), have merged to form the Automotive Distribution Network (ADN). The effective date of this merger is Jan. 1. The decision was approved unanimously by Parts Plus’ 36-members and IAPA’s 16-members, combining the strength and stability of the two groups. The Network consists of 51 members, 242 warehouse distributor locations and more than $2 billion in annual sales.
Indy Racing League Partners With Licensing Company
The Indy Racing League (IRL) has signed an agreement with Licensing Partners International, a leading sports and entertainment licensing agency, to help broaden its reach.
Gentex Again Named to Forbes’ ‘200 Best Small Companies’ List
For the third consecutive year Gentex Corp., a leading supplier of automatic-dimming mirrors to the global automotive industry, has been named to Forbes magazine’s elite list of “The 200 Best Small Companies.” The list runs in this month’s issue of the magazine.